Will AI replace doctors who read X-rays, or just make them better than ever?

05/17/2024

WASHINGTON (AP) — How good would an algorithm have to be to take over your job? It’s a new question for many workers amid the rise of ChatGPT and other AI programs that can hold conversations, write…

First person to receive a genetically modified pig kidney transplant dies nearly 2 months later

05/12/2024

BOSTON (AP) — The first recipient of a genetically modified pig kidney transplant has died nearly two months after he underwent the procedure, his family and the hospital that performed the surgery said Saturday. Richard “Rick” Slayman…

Vapes to contain graphic health warnings

Dexter Cabalza 04/26/2024

Starting next month, all electronic cigarettes and vapes sold in stores and online in the Philippines will have graphic health warnings (GHWs) on their packaging. This is to discourage Filipinos, especially young people, from using these harmful…

Balancing wellness both in mind and body

Immae Lachica 04/25/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines– How are you feeling lately? If this question comes up in any conversation, most of us would say, “I’m doing good.” While this brings good news to others hearing that you are doing good…

NNC-7: Stunting still a major nutrition issue in C. Visayas

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 04/14/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Stunting remains the main malnutrition issue in Central Visayas, according to the National Nutrition Council in Central Visayas (NNC-7). In a press release, NNC-7 said there was a decrease in malnutrition cases in 2023,…

What is pertussis (whooping cough)?

Niña Mae Oliverio 03/26/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines–Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, has become a health concern lately in the country. The Department of Health in Central Visayas (DOH-7) confirmed on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, that there are 115 reported cases of…

PhilHealth: Free mammograms, ultrasound for women starting July

Gabriel Pabico Lalu 03/15/2024

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) will offer free mammograms and ultrasound for Filipino women starting July. This was announced by House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez after meeting with PhilHealth officials, including its president…

Five ‘pandemic trends’ in the Philippines

Immae Lachica 03/15/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Have you been seeing the post online saying, “This week was the last normal days of our lives?” Ever wonder why? It was in mid-March in the year 2020 when the world paused and…

Why sleep is important for our health

Nikki Medalla 03/15/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Sleep is very important for our health, alongside eating nutritious food, drinking the right amount of water, and exercising regularly. People nowadays may prioritize work over rest, but let’s not forget that there will be…

4 PH medicinal herbs for gout, pain relief pass clinical trials

Kurt dela Peña 03/09/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Back in the 1970s, the government had a dream of providing cheap medicines for Filipinos, especially the poor, who are often left out of health care. Dr. Cecilia Lazarte, director of the Institute of…

PCOS: Understanding it; its impact on women’s health

Pia Piquero and Kim Ablaña 03/07/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Approximately one in every 10 women worldwide experiences one of the most common reproductive health issues among women, the polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). It is a common hormonal condition that affects women of…

Seniors can get discount on OTC drugs without prescription, FDA says

Dexter Cabalza 03/01/2024

Senior citizens can get their 20 percent discount on over-the-counter (OTC) medicines, vitamins, and food supplements without needing a prescription from their doctors, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This clarification was issued in FDA…

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